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Northumberland A1 dualling requires strong business case May 28 2012

THE Transport Secretary has said the North East must make a stronger case if it wants to win A1 dualling cash.Read

Northern Rock crash lessons helped save others May 28 2012

MISTAKES made during the mishandling of the Northern Rock collapse helped ministers deal with later stages of the financial crash, former chancellor Alistair Darling has claimed.Read

Ashington schoolboy Ewan Parry saves mum's life again May 28 2012

SCHOOLBOY Ewan Parry has been hailed a hero again after saving his mother’s life for a second time.Read

North East benefits cut 'nightmare' to cost millions May 28 2012

THOUSANDS of families across the North East face being forced into debt as a result of welfare changes, it was claimed last night.Read

Pearson Engineering owner donates scholarship cash May 28 2012

A NORTH East entrepreneur has donated £250,000 to establish a scholarship to encourage pupils in the region to take up engineering.Read

Quaking Houses village shop opens after 10 years May 28 2012

THE first shop for more than 10 years in a former pit village opened with a fanfare yesterday.Read

Newcastle Fashion Week takes its hold on city for week - GALLERY May 28 2012

NEWCASTLE was transformed into a feast of fashion at the weekend when North East designers showcased their creations on a city centre catwalk.Read

Great North Festival being planned for next year May 28 2012

THE spirit of William Armstrong is to be revived as plans emerge for a Great North Festival.Read

Actors put on play in couple's North Tyneside lounge May 28 2012

WHEN it comes to home entertainment, one couple’s event yesterday will surely prove to be a hard act to follow.Read

Denise Robertson saves woman’s life whilst on BBC’s Desert Island Discs May 28 2012

JOURNAL columnist Denise Robertson has described how she helped save the life of a woman who attempted to commit suicide during a radio phone-inRead

Hexham musician to perform at Durham Cathedral May 28 2012

A COMPOSITION by a musical prodigy from Northumberland is to be broadcast nationwide after winning a prestigious competition.Read

Rowlands Gill ex-pat to travel 4,000 miles for Virgin Money Cyclone May 28 2012

A NORTH East ex-pat is travelling 4,000 miles to take part in a cycle race on his native soil.Read

Newcastle emergency crews train for disaster - GALLERY May 28 2012

EMERGENCY crews practised for a worst-case scenario disaster during an Olympics training drill.Read

HMRC worker Suzanne Wilson stole £30,000 in childcare con May 26 2012

FRAUDSTER Suzanne Wilson roped in her own mother to steal more than £30,000 from the taxpayers’ pockets despite working for HM Revenue & Customs.Read

Jobseekers targeted by fraudsters including former officer May 26 2012

JOBSEEKERS were “systematically targeted” by fraudsters, including a former police officer, who conned them into paying for fake vacancies.Read

Centre for Life officially opens the new Curiosity Zone May 26 2012

A NEW exhibition has been launched to curiosity in the region’s budding scientists.Read

Young and affluent professionals flock to Jesmond May 26 2012

A CITY suburb is among the most popular in the UK for young professionals to set up home.Read

Holy Island villagers' fury over noise from holiday camp May 26 2012

THE peace and tranquillity of Holy Island has been disturbed by youngsters and staff on a Christian holiday camp, villagers say.Read

Blind people are 'living in fear of welfare reforms' May 26 2012

BLIND people are living in fear because welfare reform threatens to steal their independence and dignity, David Miliband was told.Read

Don't ask for cash but cut red tape - Children's Minister May 26 2012

A CRISIS in children’s care funding will have to be solved by reduction in red tape rather than extra cash, the Children’s Minister has said.Read

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